Intro-Fndmntl Homeland Securit

Catalog description

This course is an introductory course that examines many facets of Homeland Security in the United States as it relates to emergency response. There will be a review of the historical and contemporary governmental theories and practices of Homeland Security and emergency services at both the public and private levels. An examination of Homeland Security as it relates to national, regional, state and local emergency responses will be provided. The course also details the administrative, legislative and operational elements of Homeland Security with an understanding and appreciation of Presidential declarations, Presidential directives, judicial rulings, Congressional initiatives and constitutional rights as it applies to providing emergency services to the citizens of the United States. Other topics to be presented as they relate to emergency responders may include the threat of terrorism, manmade and natural disasters, governmental policy, intelligence and investigative techniques that support this overall objective. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing